Executive Chef

About the role

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee, monitor, and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations at Aba Austin. The ideal candidate will provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams, foster the Culture of Caring, and manage purchasing and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Requirements

A 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant is required. The candidate should have the ability to lead and develop teams and skills in managing BOH systems.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a culinary degree and must be able to work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.

Skills

• Leadership and team-building skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Quarterly Bonus, Paid Time Off (including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation), 401(k), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance, Domestic Partner Benefits, Restaurant Discounts, Employee Assistance Program (focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness).

Pay

USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.